SATURDAY, APRIL 28
YOUTH ART CLASSES are being offered from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Belen Public Library. The classes are offered for students from seventh grade to college level. The instruction is free, students buy the supplies. Learn how to paint. For information, call 861-8250.
A KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP, led by Ann Krom, meets at noon, every Saturday, at the Los Lunas Public Library.
THE SOUTHWEST COUNTRY MUSICIANS will be holding a potluck at 6 p.m., jam at 7 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial Building, 12 La Ladera in Los Lunas. Everyone is welcome to sing, play, dance or just listen. Bring your instruments and join in. For information, call 865-7985 or 249-6380.
THE LOS LUNAS MUSEUM OF HERITAGE AND ARTS will host “Making Sense of the Civil War” from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is part of the national “Let’s Talk About It” program, which includes an open discussion on various topics that will be based on multiple readings. For information, call 352-7720.
TUESDAY, MAY 1
THE RIO VALLEY OPRY PLAYERS will honor the Blue Star Mothers with a classic country program to include an tinge of Mexican and blue grass music at Sopa’s Restaurant in Bosque Farms from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All music tips will be donated to honor and assist local military families. For information, call Barbara at 865-6817.
WRITING PRACTICE GROUP meets weekly. Learn to use writing for self-exploration and personal growth. The group meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Belen Senior Center, 715 Main St., and from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. For information, call 277-5191.
WATERCOLOR CLASSES for beginners, intermediate and advanced will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. At the Belen Art League Gallery. The instructor is Heidi S. Craig; and the cost is $10 per session. For information, call Heidi at 864-6036.
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY are presenting Tales for Tots at the Belen Public Library on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. In the library’s children section. Storytellers will read a story, and there will be music and related craft activities. Everyone is welcome.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
OIL PAINTING CLASSES for adults is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belen Art League Gallery. The course consists of simultaneous instruction in drawing, composition, color harmony and mixing. The instructor is Dawn MacDougall; the cost is $65 for four classes. For information, call Dawn at 861-5624.
THURSDAY, MAY 3
VALENCIA COUNTY WOODCARVERS CLUB meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. They offer free woodcarving instruction at any level. For information, call 864-6788.
BELEN STITCHERS meets from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Belen Public Library program room. Anyone who embroiders, knits, beads, quilts or does other needlework is invited. For information, call Nan, 864-7671.
ADULT ART CLASSES are being offered from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Belen Public Library. The classes include painting and drawing. The cost is $32 per month, plus supplies. For information, call 861-8250.
WRITING PRACTICE GROUP meets weekly. Learn to use writing for self-exploration and personal growth. The group meets from 10 to noon at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. For information, call 507-2686 or 861-5955.
THE FIDDLERS AND MUSICIANS OF NEW MEXICO play at 6 p.m. at the Cowboy Hall on Arena Road in Bosque Farms. For information, call 864-6606 or 331-1778.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
BOSQUE CUADRILLOS square dance club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Belen Senior Center on 715 S. Main St. in Belen. For information, call Greg, 883-8681, or John, 864-7901.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
BELEN ART LEAGUE will be holding a reception for its Spring Art Show, which runs from May 5 through June 2, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Harvey House Museum in Belen.
YOUTH ART CLASSES are being offered from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Belen Public Library. The classes are offered for students from seventh grade to college level. The instruction is free, students buy the supplies. Learn how to paint. For information, call 861-8250.
A KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP, led by Ann Krom, meets at noon, every Saturday, at the Los Lunas Public Library.
RIO GRANDE VALENCIA POETS, a chapter of the New Mexico Poetry Society, meets at 1-3 p.m. at the Belen Public Library. Visitors are welcome; bring poems. For information, call Annmarie, 865-5605, or G. Forest at 864-0837.
TUESDAY, MAY 8
WRITING PRACTICE GROUP meets weekly. Learn to use writing for self-exploration and personal growth. The group meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Belen Senior Center, 715 Main St., and from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. For information, call 277-5191.
WATERCOLOR CLASSES for beginners, intermediate and advanced will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. At the Belen Art League Gallery. The instructor is Heidi S. Craig; and the cost is $10 per session. For information, call Heidi at 864-6036.
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY are presenting Tales for Tots at the Belen Public Library on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. In the library’s children section. Storytellers will read a story, and there will be music and related craft activities. Everyone is welcome.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
OIL PAINTING CLASSES for adults is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belen Art League Gallery. The course consists of simultaneous instruction in drawing, composition, color harmony and mixing. The instructor is Dawn MacDougall; the cost is $65 for four classes. For information, call Dawn at 861-5624.
THURSDAY, MAY 10
VALENCIA COUNTY WOODCARVERS CLUB meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. They offer free woodcarving instruction at any level. For information, call 864-6788.
BELEN STITCHERS meets from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Belen Public Library program room. Anyone who embroiders, knits, beads, quilts or does other needlework is invited. For information, call Nan, 864-7671.
ADULT ART CLASSES are being offered from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Belen Public Library. The classes include painting and drawing. The cost is $32 per month, plus supplies. For information, call 861-8250.
WRITING PRACTICE GROUP meets weekly. Learn to use writing for self-exploration and personal growth. The group meets from 10 to noon at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. For information, call 507-2686 or 861-5955.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
BOSQUE CUADRILLOS square dance club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Belen Senior Center on 715 S. Main St. in Belen. For information, call Greg, 883-8681, or John, 864-7901.
NEW MEXICO SPECIAL ORCHESTRA plays at 7 p.m. at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park. For information, call Gair, 864-3749.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
YOUTH ART CLASSES are being offered from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Belen Public Library. The classes are offered for students from seventh grade to college level. The instruction is free, students buy the supplies. Learn how to paint. For information, call 861-8250.
A KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP, led by Ann Krom, meets at noon, every Saturday, at the Los Lunas Public Library.
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BELEN ART LEAGUE will be holding its Spring Art Show from May 5 through June 2, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Harvey House Museum in Belen.
THE DUNCAN MEMORIAL BUILDING, 12 La Ladera in Los Lunas, is looking for bands who would like to perform there. The performances will be free of charge, with a donation being accepted at the door to help pay for necessities. For information, call Jim or Dot Duncan at 865-7985.
THE BELEN ART LEAGUE presents it Black and White Photography Show through May 11. The BAL Gallery and Gifts, 509 Becker Ave., is open from noon to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. For information, call 961-0217.
THE BELEN PUBLIC LIBRARY will be hosting its second annual Hub City Rail Heritage Day on Saturday, May 12. The event will include a special historical play/musical that celebrates the coming of the railroad to Belen performed by the Mansion Players. The Mansion Players are issuing a casting call for those who would like to participate. Needed are four to five men for engineers, five to seven Harvey Girls and assorted townspeople. For information or for an audition appointment, call Marie at 565-2154.
THE ART CENTER AT RIO COMMUNITIES is looking for artists and fine crafters to participate in the “Art on the Rio Grande Art Show and Sale,” which will be held on the weekend of May 5-6. in Williamsburg, N.M. For information, call Eddie at 263-3104.
THE MANSION PLAYERS, a theater group in Los Lunas, meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. To participate, call Brian or Marie at 565-2154, or go to www.mansionplayers.org.
FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS will be offered from 12:15 to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 2:15 for beginners and intermediates Tuesdays at the Fred Luna Senior Center, 315 Don Pasqual NW in Los Lunas. Beginners welcome. Instructor is Lynda Huffstutler. For information, call 839-3853.
FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS will be offered for beginners from 8 to 9 a.m. and for intermediate dancers from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays for intermediate dancers at the Belen Senior Center. Instructor is Patty Herrington, 864-4266.
DANCE INSTRUCTOR FRED LAURETA will be giving beginning Latin/country western/swing dance lessons on Mondays, Thursdays at the Daniel Fernandez Youth Center in Los Lunas. The dance lessons will be held from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. On Mondays and Thursdays, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday mornings. Learn to dance like pros, get ready for proms, graduation parties, weddings, fiestas and other social events involving dancing. The cost is $2 per person, per class. Singles and couples are encouraged to participate. For information, call Fred Laureta at 966-6027.

CLASS REUNIONS

THE BELEN HIGH SCHOOL class of 1982 is looking for classmates for its 30-year reunion. Email contact information to belenclassof82reunion@gmail.com.
THE LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL class of 1992 is preparing for its 20-year reunion, which will be held July 20-21, 2012. Send contact information to llhs1992@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.
THE BELEN HIGH SCHOOL class of 1962 is looking for classmates for its 50-year reunion. Email contact information to classof62reunion@gmail.com.
THE LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL class of 2002 is preparing for its 10-year reunion, which will be held July 21-22, at Hotel Albuquerque and a park in Los Lunas. Send contact information to llhsclassof2002@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.
THE LOS LUNAS HIGH SCHOOL class of 1982 is preparing for its 30-year reunion, which will be held Aug. 10-12, at Isleta Hard Rock Casino and the Luna Mansion. Send contact information to LLHS1982reunion@yahoo.com and visit our Facebook page and website www.loslunas82.net for further information and to register. Call 238-8580 or 934-1650.
THE BELEN HIGH SCHOOL class of 1967 is preparing for its 45-year reunion, which will be held July 20-22. Email contact information to annatruj1@msn.com or greenchil@aol.com, or call 720-6412 or 977-9382.
THE BELEN HIGH SCHOOL class of 1977 reunion committee is sponsoring a picnic reunion on Saturday, June 16, at the Baca Chica Campgrounds on N.M. 47, south of Belen. There will be a mixer at 4 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. For information, call Rhona Baca Espinozat at 463-5558, or ruapilot@msn.com, Venetia Freeman Yates at 864-2419, or ventialouie1977@gmail.com, or Carmen Ortega Shiplet at 861-3109.

COMMUNITY

TUESDAY, APRIL 20
THE LOS CHAVEZ COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION will hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Dennis Chavez Elementary School gymnasium. A tentative agenda includes Valencia County Commissioner Lawrence Romero, redistricting in the county and how it will affect Los Chavez, and a representative of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
THE THOME DOMINGUEZ de Mendoza Museum off N.M. 47 is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 8
THE EL CERRO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION meets at 7 p.m. at the El Cerro Community Center. For information, call June McClellan at 720-6002.

EDUCATION

MONDAY, APRIL 30
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS annual Title I parent meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Teacher Resource Center, 997 Esperanza Drive in Belen. For information, call 966-2073.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
A PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE presentation by Ginny Adame, Valencia County DWI Program prevention enforcement coordinator, will be held at 11 a.m. in Room 134 in the Fitness and Wellness Education Center at UNM-VC.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
A SPECIAL FRIDAY WORKOUT, stretch at relax, will be held at 11 a.m. in room 140 in the Fitness and Wellness Education Center at UNM-VC.
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LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS will be holding kindergarten registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all elementary schools from April 30 through May 1. The required information needed at registration includes the child’s original birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records, proof of residency such as renter, lease agreement and utility bill, or a mortgage statement or property tax assessment. For specific questions and evening time registration, contact your elementary school at Ann Parish, 865-9652; Bosque Farms, 869-2646; Daniel Fernandez, 865-1044; Desert View, 866-2488; Katherine Gallegos, 865-6223; Los Lunas, 865-9313; Peralta, 869-2679; Raymond Gabaldon, 866-0456; Sundance, 866-0185; Tomé, 865-1102; and Valencia, 865-3017.
LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS’ Child Find Program screens children whose parents are concerned with their speech, language and fine and gross motor development. Vision and hearing screening are also part of the Child Find screening. If you have concerns about your child’s development in these areas, call 866-8337 to schedule a screening appointment. Screening is don every Thursday morning at Los Lunas Schools’ Special Services Child Find office, 343 Main St. If a delay is suspected in one or more of the areas screened, you will be asked to bring your child in for a complete evaluation. Your child may then qualify for therapy and/or the Los Lunas Schools’ Preschool Program depending on the results of the evaluation.
THE AL FISCHER ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP, administered by the Rotary Club of Belen, is accepting applications. Applications must include list of awards, class honors or offices, outside activities, hobbies or sports, club or organizations and employment history. Two written letters of support from two teachers, a letter discussing the student’s plans and aspirations and a transcript is also required. Send applications to Al Fischer Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 949, Belen, N.M., 87002, or hand deliver to Norman McDonald Law Office, 1001 W. Delgado, Belen, by May. 1.
THE TOWN OF TOMÉ LAND GRANT is offering its annual scholarship to full-time students, a resident or heir of the Town of Tomé Land Grant and who have a 2.5 grade point average. Applicants must compose and type a concise narrative statement expressing their educational goals and philosophy and how the scholarship will assist them in meeting their goals. A letter of recommendation is also required. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 1. Mail applications to Town of Tomé Land Grant, P.O. Box 55, Tomé, N.M., 87060.
CHILDREN WHO WILL BE ENTERING KINDERGARTEN in the Belen Consolidated Schools can participate in a research project that includes 25 additional school days that focus on early reading and math. The program will run from June 4 to July 8, Mondays through Thursdays. Free transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. If interested, call the Belen Consolidated Schools at 966-1000, or 1-855–806-9522.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES for adult students are available at the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus. Students can now register for free English as a Second Language classes. Classes are offered in the mornings and evenings in Meadow Lake, El Cerro and at the campus in Tomé. For information, call 925-8900.
THE VALENCIA COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is looking for individuals willing to read to children in local health care clinics. No experience is required, only a desire to help build an appreciation for reading in children. If you are able to volunteer one hour per week, or would like more information, call Irene Gogal at 999-9877.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 28
THE LOS LUNAS PUBLIC LIBRARY will be holding its spring book sale. For information, call 839-3850.
THE BELEN POLICE DEPARTMENT will be taking unused or expired medication for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police department, 607 Becker Ave.
THE LOS LUNAS POLICE DEPARTMENT will be taking unused or expired medication for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Lunas Police Department and in the Smith’s parking lot.
KEEP BOSQUE FARMS BEAUTIFUL will be hosting a clean up day as part of the Great American Clean Up. Participants need to meet at the village administration building between 9 and 10 a.m. for light breakfast snacks and trash bags.
WHITFIELD WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA will hold “Trashy Twigs to Trivets” from 10 a.m. to noon, with Greg and Deb Schwirtz as instructors. The cost is $10. For information and to register, call 864-8914.
TUESDAY, MAY 1
A LOS LUNAS JOB FAIR, hosted by U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce and the Valencia County Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Daniel Fernandez Youth Center, 1103 N.M. 314, in Los Lunas. This event is free to both businesses and job seekers.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
A DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE FORUM, hosted by the Democratic Women of Valencia County, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Thome Dominguez de Mendoza Community Center on N.M. 47 in Tomé. Refreshments and meet and greet will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
THE TOMÉ FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold elections for the board of directors at 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Station.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
SAN CLEMENTE DAY celebration will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Virginia Smith’s property, 4.4 miles west of Interstate 25 on N.M. 6, west of AT&T Road, and east of Dalies Road. There will be free grass-fed beef burgers, live music, pony rides for children, native plant display and sale, bake sale, silent auction and presentation. For information, call 866-5066.
RIO COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION and the Pilot Club will be holding their monthly flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Rio Communities Valley Plaza, 373 Rio Communities Blvd. Spaces cost $5, and vendors need to bring their own tables. For information, call 864-4668 or 861-0090.
SATURDAY, MAY 12
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area. There will be educational and entertaining activities, with a morning bird count at 7 a.m. for experienced birders. See live animals such as prairie dogs, owls and hawks. Hear the experts speak, take a guided nature walk and participate in hands-on projects to take home. There will also be a silent auction. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds with benefit Friends of Whitfield Community Education Fund.
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VFW POST 2387 IN BELEN is accepting used and tattered American Flags for proper disposal. Flags may be dropped off at the Post Home, 122 South Fifth St. in Belen.
BRIDGE ANYONE? A bridge group is forming to play at the Belen Senior Center. There is a possibility of free beginner lessons. For information, call 861-6906.
THE LOS LUNAS PAINTBALL facility has been re-opened. The facility is open by appointment every Saturday, and open to the public all day on Sundays. To make an appointment, call 352-7661 or 352-7717.
OCCUPY LOS LUNAS meets at 1 p.m. every Sunday on the river bridge in Los Lunas. Check out the Occupy Los Lunas Facebook for details. Occupy Belen meets at 1 p.m. every Saturday at Anna Becker Park in Belen.
ZUMBA CLASSES are being held at the Fred Luna Senior Center in Los Lunas from 8 to 9 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For information, call Renee at 839-3853.
TAI CHI CLASSES for seniors will be held every Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Fred Luna Senior Center in Los Lunas. For information, call Renee at 839-3853.
A ZUMBA POOL PARTY will be held at 1 p.m. every Saturday at the Isleta Pueblo Recreation Center. Get your cardio and body toning done against the resistance of water for safe, challenging workout. The cost is $5, and is open to the public. For information, call 712-6329.
PICKLE BALL BELEN meets at the Belen Community Center at Eagle Park from 3 to 6 p.m. every Monday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information, call Helga at 864-8779.
THE BELEN COMMUNITY CENTER at Eagle Park is offering beginning yoga classes from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday; and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. All levels are welcome. For information, call 966-2700.
THE BELEN COMMUNITY CENTER at Eagle Park is offering Zumba classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. For information, call 966-2700.
THE DANIEL FERNANDEZ YOUTH CENTER in Los Lunas is offering yoga and pilates from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome to participate, men and women alike — any level. The cost is $2 per person, per class. For information, call 966-6027.
THE DANIEL FERNANDEZ YOUTH CENTER in Los Lunas is offering Latin dancing from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For information, call Fred Laureta at 966-6027.
THE DANIEL FERNANDEZ YOUTH CENTER in Los Lunas is offering Tai Chi self defense classes for men and women from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $1 for seniors (65 and older) and $2 per person, per class. For information, call Fred Laureta at 966-6027.
THE CITY OF BELEN RECYCLING CENTER is open every Monday (except holidays) from 1 to 5 p.m. and every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The center, located at 832 N. Main St., is open to all city and county residents. For information, call Robert Rimorin at 966-2735.
DROP-IN TENNIS is held from 9 to 11 a.m. every weekday, Monday through Friday at the tennis courts at San Antonio Park on Los Lentes NE in Los Lunas. This is an intermediate group of players seeking new players. For informations, call 865-0645.